Genetic testing of pet foods may affirm marketing claims, while defending dog, cat and other pet food companies from lawsuits and scandals.

Dog, cat and other pet owners increasingly want assurance that the animal protein listed on a pet food’s ingredient deck really appears in the kibble, paté or other variety. Likewise, pet owners demand security that unlisted species aren’t present, especially when pets have allergies. During the past few years, several lawsuits and other negative issues arose because of unwanted species being present or labeled ingredients being absent. What’s more, some pet foods include animal proteins from specific regions, which creates demands for traceability. Genetic testing of pet foods may affirm marketing claims, while defending dog, cat and other pet food companies from lawsuits and scandals. Read more.

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Wall, Tim. “Genetic Testing Boosts Pet Food Ingredient Traceability.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 11 Nov. 2019, https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/8675-genetic-testing-boosts-pet-food-ingredient-traceability.

The bill would require pet food makers to include all ingredients and additives used in the food on the label.

The Pet Food Additive Information Act filed in October 2018 is currently waiting for its second reading at the Philippine Senate. Read more.

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Buelva, Alma. “Pet Food Additives Bill Pending in Philippine Senate.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 4 Nov. 2019, https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/8541-pet-food-additives-bill-pending-in-philippine-senate.

As of October 30, 2019, officials believe the Salmonella outbreak connected to pig ear pet treats seems to be over.

As of October 30, 2019, officials believe the Salmonella outbreak connected to pig ear pet treats seems to be over. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) started their investigation of the outbreak in July. CDC now reports that the rate of new human infections has returned to pre-outbreak, baseline levels. Read more.

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Wall, Tim. “FDA, CDC Say Pig Ear Pet Treat Salmonella Outbreak Over.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 31 Oct. 2019, https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/8640-fda-cdc-say-pig-ear-pet-treat-salmonella-outbreak-over.